Eleven Cockburn business owners learn to Thrive 13 August, 2026 Eleven local business owners have completed the 2026 Thrive Program, building practical skills in finance, marketing, planning and business growth.
AFLW action comes to Cockburn this season 13 August, 2026 Fremantle Dockers AFLW games to boost Cockburn Central activity. Businesses are encougaged to get involved, download our AFLW Business Toolkit and collect an AFLW poster to display.
City invests in the next generation of defence industry talent 10 August, 2026 Cockburn is preparing for major defence industry growth by connecting local students and jobseekers with future careers through the Defence Industry Careers Zone at SkillsWest 2026.
Next GenAI Hackathon Helps Build Future Workforce 21 July, 2026 Following the success of the inaugural Next GenAI Hackathon in March, planning is underway for 2027. Read about this year's event and get in touch to mentor students or participate as a school.
Why 1600 new businesses chose Cockburn 9 July, 2026 Cockburn is one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing business communities, with more than 1,600 new businesses established in the City over the past five years.
Incentivised housing in Cockburn 8 July, 2026 The City is exploring incentivised housing solution to support AUKUS and Henderson's naval shipbuilding growth, helping attract and retain the 10,000+ workers needed over the next decade.
Record interest in 2026 Business Grants 29 June, 2026 Record 80 business grant applications signal strong local innovation confidence
Strong turnout for new workshop 15 June, 2026 A strong turnout at the City of Cockburn’s Starting a Side Business workshop highlighted growing local interest in flexible income and entrepreneurship.